February 20, 2015, 4:35PM

Starting at the back of a marathon isn't necessarily the best strategy for winning. But Birmingham's Joey Longoria believes that starting at the rear of this Sunday's Mercedes Marathon will ultimately give him the greatest chance for victory. Longoria is attempting to raise money for The Bell Center --the primary fundraising beneficiary of the Mercedes Marathon -- by starting at the back... Full story »

January 30, 2015, 8:15AM

The Insane Inflatable 5K, a "fun run" that involves eleven different giant blow-up obstacle course pieces, is coming to Tuscaloosa on April 25. The event will take place at the home of the Griffin Farms Pumpkin Patch near the Mercedes Benz exit going into Tuscaloosa. According to Garth Ellms, Managing Director of Townsquare Lifestyle Events, the Tuscaloosa run is... Full story »

January 08, 2015, 4:30PM

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - Thousands of runners will participate Saturday in the Red Shoe Run in Homewood for young children like Yazmin Amador. Thirteen-year-old Amador and her family began staying at Birmingham's Ronald McDonald House last March when she began receiving chemotherapy treatments each month for an inoperable cancerous tumor called Ewing Sarcoma that had spread to her arm and... Full story »

December 12, 2014, 7:00AM

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Christmas in Birmingham means lights, gifts, nativities and many other familiar sights and sounds of the season. For runners, it also means plenty of opportunities to catch the holiday spirit and be active at the same time. Christmas-themed runs are popular throughout the Magic City this weekend and in the days approaching the 25th. Decked Out... Full story »

May 12, 2014, 1:50PM

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - Lions and tigers and bears and a run at the Birmingham Zoo highlight the running activities taking place in the metro area this coming weekend. The Zoo Run 2014 features a 5K race and assorted fun runs, which taking runners through and around the Birmingham Zoo on Saturday, May 17. The runs are open to all... Full story »

April 20, 2014, 9:26AM

The Sterrett resident completed the Maebashi (Japan) Marathon in four hours, 25 minutes and 36 seconds. He was one of four representatives of the Birmingham Track Club to take part in that running event. Full story »

April 07, 2014, 7:30AM

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - A glow run, adventure run and barefoot run highlight the upcoming weekend's diverse opportunities for runners in the Birmingham area. The Run 4 Mike 5K and Fun Run takes place Saturday, April 12, at Veterans Park in Alabaster. The event starts at 6 a.m., with the races beginning at 7 a.m. The events support the Mike... Full story »

February 24, 2014, 11:00AM

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - Historic Sloss Furnace was host to runners this past weekend for the Tribe 5K; a "standard" race saw runners run a traditional 5K, while the "challenge" race threw extra workout stations at the participants. The top overall male winner in the Standard 5K on Saturday, Feb. 22, was Lamar Fowler of Birmingham; his finish time was... Full story »

January 27, 2014, 6:57AM

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - Runners in Birmingham this week will get a taste of chocolate and the cold. The Chocolate 5K will be Saturday, Feb.1, and will begin at Veteran's Park in Homewood. Sponsored by NR Road Racing, the run will reward participants with chocolates from Ghiradelli and Choc-Ola; chocolate stations will be available during and after the run (in... Full story »

December 31, 2013, 10:33AM

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Area runners have several New Year's-themed races to choose from this week. Events taking place in the Birmingham area include: The One.One 11 K Run will start at 1:11 pm on January 1, winding through scenic downtown Birmingham areas. The race begins and ends at Zydeco in Five Points South, and interested runners can still register... Full story »

February 07, 2013, 10:20AM

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama-- Hard to believe. Too good to be true. Meant to be. These are just some of the phrases that could be used to describe the journey that has brought one team of runners to the relay race at next weekend's Mercedes Marathon. Team Daniel and the Dynamites is comprised of marathon runners Rebecca Fite, Michael Gann, Laura Beth... Full story »

January 01, 2013, 9:56AM

If you're one of the many Americans who set a New Year's resolution to begin running in 2013, local runners and fitness experts say that there are many practical ways to ensure success. According to Jennifer Andress, president of the Birmingham Track Club, one of the keys is to find fellow runners who share your goals and motivations. "When... Full story »

November 23, 2012, 9:59AM

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Meb Keflezighi, who placed fourth in the 2012 Olympic Marathon, will appear at a book signing Monday. Keflezighi, who won the 2012 Olympics Marathon Trials, will be at Aloft Birmingham Soho Square, 1903 29th Avenue South in downtown Homewood. The book signing will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open... Full story »

November 18, 2012, 4:16PM

It's not an overstatement to say that running in her first half marathon completely changed Teresa Kirkwood's outlook on life. After running in last year's Mercedes Half Marathon, Kirkwood felt like a changed person and began to make running a regular part of her life. "It was one of the most life changing and empowering things I've ever done,"... Full story »

April 22, 2012, 6:12AM

While I haven't run enough races to verify that the Birmingham Track Club's claim that its Statue to Statue 15K is indeed the South's Toughest, I have little doubt now that it's a legitimate claim. I ran the race on Saturday for the first time, and the undulating hills that rolled through Mountain Brook, from Vulcan Park to Liberty Park,... Full story »

August 27, 2011, 3:50PM

While it's not quite Fall yet, runners were guaranteed to fall at this year's Fat Danny's 5 Mile Trail Run hosted by the Birmingham Track Club. This is a yearly event held at Oak Mountain State Park. According to Danny Haralson aka. "Fat Danny" this is a laid back race that is a member benefit for Birmingham Track Club members.... Full story »

December 29, 2008, 8:08AM

Couch potatoes now making 10 miles on ex-track club president's program Want to become a runner? Don't say no, even if you really think you can't run. A good number of people in metro Birmingham have found themselves building up to three-, six- or even 10-mile runs, thanks to Danny Haralson, a past president of the Birmingham Track Club. These... Full story »